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Rationale for Opposing New Bins
Q5. Please explain
Dislike advertising in public spaces
Blight on streetscape / eyesore / visual pollution
Obtrusive
Too big / too tall
Against making revenue like this
Capacity issues
Like the current system
Don’t like them (general mention)
Top “Opposing” Mentions
Includes comments like:
•Oppose selling public property for ads
•The City is not in the ad business
•Too much advertising around
Includes comments like:
•Uses too much space;
•Blocks the view
•Crowds sidewalk
Includes comments like:
•Taxes should cover waste management;
•Prefer to pay higher taxes;
•Should find other ways to generate revenue.